Our Team & Facility
We have temporarily ‘right sized’ into a small, 10x20 heated and air conditioned space. We aim to rent larger spaces to host clinics and workshops. And we have BIG plans in the works for 2025/2026!!
Our Philosophy
Each and every dog and owner are unique, and benefit from different approaches and techniques to help them to understand how to build their partnership and achieve their goals.
At Tailwinds, we break exercises down to small pieces. This creates a powerful and solid understanding from the dog both of that specific exercise or behaviour, as well as how to reuse that skill across disciplines and situations.
The same is true for the owner. Too often the focus is placed on obtaining the exercise without the right understanding of how everything works together. This results in behaviour which is frustrating, or quickly falls apart. At Tailwinds, we work with the owner as much as we do the dog so that we can build the best partnership possible.
Owner & Head Trainer - Shianna Fairley IAABC-ADT, CTDI, WNW, CKC CGN Evaluator
Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator
Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Certified
Certified Trick Dog instructor with the Do More with Your Dogs
Accredited trainer with the IAABC International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants
AAC Agility Judge (Starters/Advanced)
UKI Judge (in progress)
CARO Judge (in progress)
Psychology degree with a focus on behaviour and learning (in progress)
Shianna has a passion for working with animals and their owners with fifteen years in the training space, and seven years teaching dog sports. She spent five years teaching at one of the largest positive reinforcement schools in the Toronto before launching TailWinds. In addition to her hands on experience, she is currently expanding her scientific knowledge by completing a degree in Psychology with a focus on motivation and learning.
We are currently operating out of a small 200sq ft training hall adjacent to the house with heat/air conditioning, and fully rubberized flooring.
We are currently focusing on privates and semi privates, while offering workshops at larger locations.
We have big plans in the works for 2025/2026 for our facility!
Our certifications and affiliations
Our Facility.
Heated and air conditioned, fully rubberized flooring, with a whiteboard.
“Shippo”
Robin’s Magnificent Shippo CREML, CRBA, CRNT, ADC, AGDC, EXG Bronze, MSDC, MJDC, HIC, NS, SD-S, ATD is a seven year old intact male Australian Shepherd who often features as a demo dog when he is not training or competing.
In 2019, he was one of the top 20 placements in North America in lure coursing (ASFA LCI Large/non sighthound)
“Rumple”
CRMCh Robin’s Bael Fire CRBA, CRAT, CRVX, AGDC, ADC, HIC, SD-A is a six year old intact male Australian Shepherd who often features as a demo dog when he is not training or competing.
In 2017, Rumple achieved his Master Championship in obedience.
“Bebop”
Robin’s No Stop N The Rhythm CRN, SD-S, HIC, NS is a two year old intact male Australian Shepherd who often features as a demo dog when he is not training or competing. .
In 2019, he was one of the top 20 placements in North America in lure coursing (ASFA LCI Large/non sighthound)